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The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great time to bring awareness to the importance of early breast cancer screening.  Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, and early detection can help to improve survival rates (1).  Screening is performed by having a mammogram, an x-ray of the breast which can detect cancer. It’s important to talk to your doctor about prevention and early screening.

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

 – If you are 40-49: talk with your doctor about when to start getting a mammogram, and how often they are needed
– If you are 50-74: it’s important to get a mammogram every 2 years, or more often if you choose
When you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, it’s important to discuss with your doctor if other testing guidelines will be needed.
In addition, you can perform self breast cancer checks one time a month, to help determine any changes in breast tissue.  Early prevention is key to finding and treating breast cancer.
Michelle Webb, PT, DPT
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Sarah is the proud co-owner of Foundational Concepts, Specialty Physical Therapy which opened in March 2013. Sarah lectures at the University of Missouri Department of PT, University of Kansas Departments of PT and Nurse Midwifery, and at Rockhurst University Department of PT. She is board certified in Women’s Health PT and holds certifications in medical therapeutic yoga, lymphedema therapy and dry needling.

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